East Africa: Culture, Environmental Conservation, Economic, Political and Social Development in Kenya and Tanzania

May 2004

Application Deadline: January 15, 2004

Introduction:  the University System Africa Council (USAC)  is planning another seminar in the East African countries of Kenya and Tanzania, including the island of Zanzibar.

Objectives: This seminar is designed to introduce participants to the history, arts, culture, economy, politics, and ecology of the region. The program will include visits and lectures to the University of Nairobi, University of Dar-es-Salaam, Kenyatta University, and two additional private universities. Participants will also visit national institutions including several government departments, parliament, central bank, a hospital and Nairobi's City Hall. Visits to national parks and game reserves will include Mukogondo Samburu Community Conservatior and Lake Nakuru Game Park. There will also be visits and lectures on women's issues, health, including AIDS, and a large-scale farm. There will also be visits to Treetops in the Kenya highlands and to Kip Keino High Altitude Sports Training. A tour and lectures on historic sites in Mombasa, Dar-es-Salaam, and Zamzibar will also be included. (We should have a final itinerary in the next few weeks).

The seminar's target participants include full-time faculty teaching core courses and have little or no international experience.. In addition, the program is open to other interested faculty and administrators. Scholars from across the disciplines and regional specialists are encouraged to attend.

Lecture Series

Lectures will provide opportunities to participate in discussions on the following topics:

Economic development, Economic development, foreign aid and fiscal management,  Urban development issues, Contemporary Political Issues, Health Issues especially AIDS, Multi-party politics and development, Wildlife conservation and migration, Coastal environments and conservation issues, * On site discussion with members of Masaai community on their group ranches and a dramatic departure to sedentarization, \omen's Issues in contemporary African society, and a lecture on modern African writers

Estimated Costs and Financial Assistance

The program will cost approximately $3950. This is a preliminary estimate and is subject to change. The cost will cover airline travel to and from Atlanta, hotel accommodation, ground transportation, air transportation to and from Mombasa, entrance fees for tours, site visits, and 1-2 meals per day.   All participants are encouraged to seek financial assistance from both internal and external sources. A limited number of Chancellor's awards covering of up to $1000, but restricted only those who have never received one before, will be granted.

An information seminar for all participants will be held before departure. For more information contact James Kahiga, seminar director, at (404) 299-4084; jkahiga@gpc.edu or Dr. Saba Jallow, USAC chair, (912) 681-5387.

For applications, go to: http://www.usg.edu/oie/usg_info/e_africa04.phtml